2 Corinthians 13:9 “In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our praye…”

2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

World English Bible

For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this: your becoming perfect.

American Standard Version

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

Geneva Bible 1599

For we are glad when wee are weake, and that ye are strong: this also we wish for, euen your perfection.

Darby Translation

For we rejoice when we may be weak and ye may be powerful. But this also we pray for, your perfecting.

Young's Literal Translation

for we rejoice when we may be infirm, and ye may be powerful; and this also we pray for — your perfection!

Bible in Basic English

For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.

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Cross references

“when”

1 Corinthians 4:10 2 Corinthians 12:5–10 2 Corinthians 11:30 2 Corinthians 13:8

1 Corinthians 4:10 · BSB

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

2 Corinthians 12:5–10 · BSB

I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.

2 Corinthians 11:30 · BSB

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

2 Corinthians 13:8 · BSB

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

“even”

2 Corinthians 13:11 1 Thessalonians 3:10 1 Peter 5:10 2 Corinthians 7:1 Philippians 3:12–15 Colossians 1:28

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 · BSB

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Philippians 3:12–15 · BSB

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Also

Ephesians 4:12–13

Ephesians 4:12–13 · BSB

to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

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